Fenerbahçe kicked off their Europa League campaign with a 2-1 home victory over Belgian club Union Saint-Gilloise on Thursday, with both teams ending the match with 10 men, APA reports citing Daily Sabah.
Defender Çaglar Söync opened the scoring for Jose Mourinho’s team in the 26th minute with a half-volley from close range at the Skr Saraçoglu Stadium.
Christian Burgess’ own goal in the 82nd made it 2-0 for Fenerbahçe.
Ross Sykes scored in stoppage time for the visitors.
Source: Azeri-Press news agency